Hi everyone
I've been looking to leave the rod pod at home for those quick sessions and start using banksticks and buzzbars
want to start taking less stuff and be more mobile
What banksticks and buzzbars are you guys using ?
I've read good things about (summit tackle) but they are very expensive compared to many others
Are theyy worth the investement ? or what other brands you guys recommend ?
Thank you all
I've been looking to leave the rod pod at home for those quick sessions and start using banksticks and buzzbars
want to start taking less stuff and be more mobile
What banksticks and buzzbars are you guys using ?
I've read good things about (summit tackle) but they are very expensive compared to many others
Are theyy worth the investement ? or what other brands you guys recommend ?
Thank you all
In reply to Post #1
Cygnet bars and sticks. Had mine for years now. Light weight strong and cheap.
Cygnet bars and sticks. Had mine for years now. Light weight strong and cheap.
I've used jag stuff for years, a few different variations, and always sung it's praises.
But It got expensive when I needed some longer sticks so I bought some cheap leeda bankstick and some sonic buzz bars (after I broke my jag ones, don't ask) and I've come to the conclusion that the cheap stuff literally does exactly the same thing and looks just as good.
I really don't think you can buy bad bankstick and buzz bars anymore. Just buy literally whatever you like the look of IMO.
But It got expensive when I needed some longer sticks so I bought some cheap leeda bankstick and some sonic buzz bars (after I broke my jag ones, don't ask) and I've come to the conclusion that the cheap stuff literally does exactly the same thing and looks just as good.
I really don't think you can buy bad bankstick and buzz bars anymore. Just buy literally whatever you like the look of IMO.
In reply to Post #2
thank you, ill have a look at those 
What size do you use mate ? front and rear ? or are you using the adjustable ones ?
need to fit my big pit reels but I dont like folding the handles really
thank you, ill have a look at those
What size do you use mate ? front and rear ? or are you using the adjustable ones ?
need to fit my big pit reels but I dont like folding the handles really
In reply to Post #3
jag is even more expensive completely out of my league
thank you
jag is even more expensive completely out of my league
thank you
In reply to Post #5
Do yourself a favour look at the range of Wychwood Slims 2 or 3-Rod Buzzer Bars.
Lightweight, Well made, and added benefit of a front thread for indicator chains.
Impressed me enough to buy a pair a couple of years ago.
Do yourself a favour look at the range of Wychwood Slims 2 or 3-Rod Buzzer Bars.
Lightweight, Well made, and added benefit of a front thread for indicator chains.
Impressed me enough to buy a pair a couple of years ago.
In reply to Post #6
thank you, those are really cheap in comparison to summit
what size do you have ? front and rear same size?
I've got big pit reels and I dont like to fold the handles really but also dont want a massive gap in between the rods
thanks again
thank you, those are really cheap in comparison to summit
what size do you have ? front and rear same size?
I've got big pit reels and I dont like to fold the handles really
but also dont want a massive gap in between the rods thanks again
In reply to Post #7
A chap posted a link to some cheap ebay ones on here recently, think they were £8 p pair for 2 rod busbars. Think it was on a thread called something like "share the bargains", only a few days ago. Have a look at them mate, they also do cheap bank sticks and 3 rod busbars.
A chap posted a link to some cheap ebay ones on here recently, think they were £8 p pair for 2 rod busbars. Think it was on a thread called something like "share the bargains", only a few days ago. Have a look at them mate, they also do cheap bank sticks and 3 rod busbars.
In reply to Post #7
I only use 2 rods currently, Like you, I don't do folded handles, and prefer a small gap between rods.
So my choice for my big pit ESP Onyx reels, and Terry Hearns without the need for folded handles are ....
FRONT BUZZ BAR - 3 rod / 7.75" ( odd choice I know, but the spread was right for my preferred 2 rod set up )
REAR BUZZ BAR - 2 rod / 6.75"
Hope that helps.
I only use 2 rods currently, Like you, I don't do folded handles, and prefer a small gap between rods.
So my choice for my big pit ESP Onyx reels, and Terry Hearns without the need for folded handles are ....
FRONT BUZZ BAR - 3 rod / 7.75" ( odd choice I know, but the spread was right for my preferred 2 rod set up )
REAR BUZZ BAR - 2 rod / 6.75"
Hope that helps.
In reply to Post #8
Here they are, 8" front and 6" rear. £8, pay any more and you're being mugged.
See post #113 in the bargains thread for details.
Here they are, 8" front and 6" rear. £8, pay any more and you're being mugged.
See post #113 in the bargains thread for details.
In reply to Post #4
Wasnt sure.. I've had the bars a while. So looked it up there the Snug bars. 6.5 inch for the front and a 6 for the back. Gives me just enough flare on the tips and I my Emblems are close enough together so they don't look like they've had a fall out with one another..
Its important dont you no.. 
Wasnt sure.. I've had the bars a while. So looked it up there the Snug bars. 6.5 inch for the front and a 6 for the back. Gives me just enough flare on the tips and I my Emblems are close enough together so they don't look like they've had a fall out with one another..
Its important dont you no..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293261971680
ended up buying these ones today
for 20 Pounds two buzz bars, two banksticks, two stabilizers and 2 rod rests
Can't thank enought all the people here
Will give some feedback after I use them a few times!
Thanks again
ended up buying these ones today
for 20 Pounds two buzz bars, two banksticks, two stabilizers and 2 rod rests
Can't thank enought all the people here
Will give some feedback after I use them a few times!
Thanks again
In reply to Post #12
@ Posts 10 & 12.
Be interested in your opinions of your purchase. Their gear does look good (for ally), so please come back to tell us your first (and 2nd etc) thoughts!
@ Posts 10 & 12.
Be interested in your opinions of your purchase. Their gear does look good (for ally), so please come back to tell us your first (and 2nd etc) thoughts!
Has anyone tried the cheaper carbon gear from Ebay? Bison etc??
In reply to Post #13
I have added a new thread in the tackle section.
http://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=432605
I have added a new thread in the tackle section.
http://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=432605